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WNCC announces expansion of CDL program
WNCC announces expansion of CDL program

Western Nebraska Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of its expanded Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program in Sidney, beginning in Fall 2024.

Nebraska suspect arrested in connection with burglary of Pine Bluffs business

Nebraska suspect arrested in connection with burglary of Pine Bluffs business

PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. -- On April 25, the Pine Bluffs Police Department made an arrest of a subject from Nebraska who burglarized a local business.

Boss City Brewing Co. opens to community excitement

Boss City Brewing Co. opens to community excitement

Boss City Brewing Company officially opened to the public on Thursday, April 25. The opening is a journey from home brewing to commercial production.

'Kid-Preneur Marketplace' draws crowds

'Kid-Preneur Marketplace' draws crowds

Students in the Home-school Co-op in Sidney had the opportunity to be an entrepreneur, offering the goods and services in a "Kid-preneur Marketplace" April 25.

Kimball Hospital Foundation hosting Casino Night Fundraiser

Kimball Hospital Foundation hosting Casino Night Fundraiser

The Kimball Hospital Foundation is bringing Las Vegas fun to Kimball at its sixth annual Casino Night Fundraiser May 4 at the Sage Brush.

Sarah Sinnett, Plummer Insurance hoping to win radio listener new e-bike, gym membership

Sarah Sinnett, Plummer Insurance hoping to win radio listener new e-bike, gym membership

Radio listeners in the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado who correctly predict which racer wins the 4th Annual Big Boy Big Wheel Race will also win big this spring thanks to the support of local businesses.

Kimball County Judge sentences, sets preliminary hearings for defendants with felony charges

Kimball County Judge sentences, sets preliminary hearings for defendants with felony charges

The County Court proceedings on April 24 included two arraignments and one sentencing for three men in Kimball County with felony charges.

Secrets of Great Customer Service

Secrets of Great Customer Service

Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel presented Secrets of Great Customer Service April 24, 2024 at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds.

Linemen make progress, discover more damage

Linemen make progress, discover more damage

Wheat Belt Public Power District officials are reporting crews continue to find broken lines and power poles. The company remains focused on having irrigation accounts active by May 15.

North Elementary opens doors for farewell celebration.

North Elementary opens doors for farewell celebration.

On May 10, North Elementary will be closing the book on its history in educating Sidney children. A farewell celebration is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.

'Kid-prenuer' Market today at Elks Lodge

'Kid-prenuer' Market today at Elks Lodge

Homeschool students will be conducting a "Kid-Preneur" marketplace this afternoon at the Sidney Elks Lodge.

Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center to Host Bimonthly Breastfeeding Support Group

Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center to Host Bimonthly Breastfeeding Support Group

Breastfeeding mothers in the region are invited to attend Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center’s bimonthly breastfeeding support group.

Dude's Steakhouse & Brandin' Iron Bar & Lounge to be featured on America's Best Restaurants

Dude's Steakhouse & Brandin' Iron Bar & Lounge to be featured on America's Best Restaurants

Dude's Steakhouse & Brandin' Iron Bar & Lounge will be spotlighted by "America's Best Restaurants" on May 8.

Kimball Police undergo training at Kimball airport

Kimball Police undergo training at Kimball airport

KIMBALL, Neb -- The tarmac at the Kimball Municipal Airport was transformed into a law enforcement training course Wednesday. An Emergency Vehicles Operations Course was setup between the terminal and the large hangars at the east in of the property. This

Elks Lodge donation supports Imagination Library participants

Elks Lodge donation supports Imagination Library participants

The Sidney Elks Lodge Bingo Committee donated $1,000 to the Friends of the Library. The donation will allow 38 children to participate in the program for one year.

Plainsmen baseball hosting 'Pack the Park' May 4

Plainsmen baseball hosting 'Pack the Park' May 4

Northeastern Junior College's baseball team will be hosting it's first "Pack The Park" game on Saturday May 4. The goal is to break the single game NJCAA attendance record.

Kimball named 2023 Tree City USA

Kimball named 2023 Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Kimball as a Tree City USA for the 32nd year in a row.

Traffic stop results in charges, arrest

Traffic stop results in charges, arrest

A traffic stop lead to a collision and arrest of a Fort Morgan man on drug charges April 19.

Adams Industries liquid fertilizer plant taking shape

Adams Industries liquid fertilizer plant taking shape

Adams Industries is making progress with the liquid fertilizer facility under construction. The facility is designed to work with the J.R. Simplot company.

Fair Board discusses 'Rubber Check Race' event

Fair Board discusses 'Rubber Check Race' event

The Cheyenne County Fair Board is working on bringing a "Rubber Check Race" to the 2024 Cheyenne County Fair. Details of the event are still being researched.

Sidney celebrates 10th Nebraska Transit Week

Sidney celebrates 10th Nebraska Transit Week

Nebraska Transit Week is April 22 through 26. Each day, Sidney Transportation will recognize its drivers, and its passengers.

Suspect in Wyoming domestic dispute sustains injuries, flees to Nebraska

Suspect in Wyoming domestic dispute sustains injuries, flees to Nebraska

The Kimball County Sheriff's Office responded to a stab wound at Kimball Health Services on April 19, and upon further investigation, determined the victim was wanted out of Campbell County, Wyoming.

Scottsbluff middle school student dies in traffic accident

Scottsbluff middle school student dies in traffic accident

A sixth grade student at Bluffs Middle School died April 19 as a result of injuries in an automobile accident. A gofundme effort is underway.

Kimball Public Schools shift to 4-day school weeks

Kimball Public Schools shift to 4-day school weeks

The Kimball School Board voted unanimously to transition to a 4-day week schedule for the upcoming school year.

'EPIC: Be informed on its impacts' scheduled for May 7 in Sidney

'EPIC: Be informed on its impacts' scheduled for May 7 in Sidney

Attorney Korby Gilbertson will be speaking at the Fox Theatre 5 p.m. Tuesday May 7 on "EPIC: Be informed on its impacts."

Tree Giveaway marks Sidney's 38th Tree City USA recognition

Tree Giveaway marks Sidney's 38th Tree City USA recognition

Sidney's Tree Giveaway this morning also celebrated the community's 38th recognition as a Tree City USA. The event included presentation of a Tree City USA banner to city council members, and a demonstration on how to plant and care for a tree.

Stabbing victim arrested for Wyoming warrant

Stabbing victim arrested for Wyoming warrant

The Kimball County Sheriff's Office responded to a stab wound at Kimball Health Services and upon further investigation, determined the victim was wanted out of Campbell County, Wyoming.

Denied a normal childhood, Nebraska’s youth poet laureate now aims to inspire Native kids like her to dream

Denied a normal childhood, Nebraska’s youth poet laureate now aims to inspire Native kids like her to dream

Aliyah American Horse didn’t have much choice – she had to grow up, and fast. 

Ybarra sentenced to three years for child abuse

Ybarra sentenced to three years for child abuse

SIDNEY -- Bret Ybarra, 25, was sentenced to 36 months with the Nebraska Department of Corrections on two counts of Child Abuse (Class IIIA felony). Sentences for both charges are to run consecutively.

Air Force contractors to be working in Kimball

Air Force contractors to be working in Kimball

The U.S. Air Force has contracted the company Tetra Tech to conduct business in Kimball.

Mechanical malfunction blamed for going out of control, stopping on flower bed

Mechanical malfunction blamed for going out of control, stopping on flower bed

Sidney Police reported no injuries this morning when a Toyota sedan failed to stop until coming to rest on top of a flower garden.

Texas woman taken into custody following traffic stop

Texas woman taken into custody following traffic stop

A Chandler, Texas woman is facing charges following a traffic stop about six miles east of Sidney on Interstate 80 April 14.

Living Memorial Gardens clean-up day postponed

Living Memorial Gardens clean-up day postponed

Clean-Up day at the Living Memorial Gardens has been postponed to April 27 due to expected cold weather.

Looking back at the history of North Elementary

Looking back at the history of North Elementary

More than 90 years ago, North Ward Elementary School became part of the Sidney community. At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, the building will close. A few students and staff were asked to share their memories of North Elementary.

Sidney woman facing charges after April 14 house fire

Sidney woman facing charges after April 14 house fire

A Sidney woman was arrested on charges including Second Degree Arson following the investigation of a house fire. The house fire occurred in the early hours of April 14.

Kimball students organize Community Cleanup Day

Kimball students organize Community Cleanup Day

The entire Kimball Jr./Sr. High School of 162 students will be out in the community between 1:30 and 3 p.m. Monday, April 22nd helping businesses with their cleaning projects.

Panhandle Public Heath District awarded $500,000 HUD grant for lead hazard control

Panhandle Public Heath District awarded $500,000 HUD grant for lead hazard control

Panhandle Public Health District is the recipient of a half-million dollar HUD grant for lead hazard mitigation.

City Council re-visiting location for park equipment

City Council re-visiting location for park equipment

The location for where to install the new playground set is back up for discussion.

Two arrested, one cited in afternoon disturbance at Walmart

Two arrested, one cited in afternoon disturbance at Walmart

Sidney and County authorities responded to a disturbance involving a firearm at about 2:12 p.m. this afternoon at Walmart.

Wheat Belt reporting power restored to occupied residential accounts

Wheat Belt reporting power restored to occupied residential accounts

Wheat Belt Public Power is reporting all occupied residential accounts have their service restored. Next is working on irrigation accounts.

How Kansas women's disappearance on a drive to pick up kids led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma

How Kansas women's disappearance on a drive to pick up kids led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma

The search for two missing Kansas women came to a fatal end last weekend when Oklahoma authorities confirmed the two women were dead.

Kimball City Council approves housing developments to move forward

Kimball City Council approves housing developments to move forward

The City Council approved the subdivision and rezoning of three housing developments expected to begin construction this spring.

SONGBIRDS to land in Sidney May 3

SONGBIRDS to land in Sidney May 3

Rebecca Noble’s Cabaret Theatre returns to the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for students (including WNCC), and children under 5 are free.

Proof in the numbers: courthouse officials explain efficiency in digital upgrades

Proof in the numbers: courthouse officials explain efficiency in digital upgrades

Court officials recently explained how upgrading technology resulted in savings in time, labor and money.

Kimball Police Department gives 911 dispatchers recognition

Kimball Police Department gives 911 dispatchers recognition

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week, the Kimball Police Department is giving a shout-out of appreciation to 911 dispatchers all over the country.

Commissioners approve Promotion grants

Commissioners approve Promotion grants

The Cheyenne County Commissioners approved promotions grants for Sidney Gold Rush Days and for the Cheyenne County Fair Board.

Storm damage costs near $2 million

Storm damage costs near $2 million

Early estimates have the cost of the storm damage at nearly $2 million for Cheyenne County, Region 21 Emergency Manager Ron Leal reported to the Cheyenne County Commissioners.

Winds create new power outages

Winds create new power outages

High winds have caused more down power poles and outages in the Panhandle area.

Winds causing more outages even as linemen work to restore service

Winds causing more outages even as linemen work to restore service

PANHANDLE, Neb. -- With an already weakened system and the winds picking up, Wheat Belt Public Power District is losing power to more of its customers.

National Weather Service issues 'Hazardous Weather Outlook'

National Weather Service issues 'Hazardous Weather Outlook'

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook including a strong storm system that could impact parts of the Panhandle.

Clean-up, investigation of train derailment in Chappell underway

Clean-up, investigation of train derailment in Chappell underway

A Union Pacific train that derailed near the Frenchman Valley Coop grain elevators forced the evacuation of a few residents on the west end of Chappell for a brief time Sunday afternoon.

Kimball Health Services celebrates Lab Week

Kimball Health Services celebrates Lab Week

The laboratorians at Kimball Health Services are being recognized this week during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, better known as Lab Week.

Wheat Belt crews start day with 35 residences needing power

Wheat Belt crews start day with 35 residences needing power

Wheat Belt crews are reaching completion for residential clients. Next on the list is

Retiring Creek Valley educator wins $5,000 grand prize at Sidney Spring Expo

Retiring Creek Valley educator wins $5,000 grand prize at Sidney Spring Expo

An outgoing Nebraska Panhandle educator won the ultimate retirement gift at the 33rd Annual Spring Expo, furnished by Sutton Home Gallery, at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds in Sidney on Sunday afternoon.

Wheat Belt recovery enters Day 7

Wheat Belt recovery enters Day 7

Wheat Belt and mutual aid linemen returned to the field this morning to repair more poles and return electric service to customers.

Sidney School District announces 2024-2025 bussing plan

Sidney School District announces 2024-2025 bussing plan

The Sidney School District today announced fees will be implemented for students who live in Sidney.

Keep Keith County Beautiful hosting 'Great American Cleanup®' April 20

Keep Keith County Beautiful hosting 'Great American Cleanup®' April 20

Keep Keith County Beautiful is planning its first 2024 Great American Cleanup event for April 20 at Western Resources Group in Ogallala.

City Council plans next steps for Wellness Center project

City Council plans next steps for Wellness Center project

Now that the City Council has re-instated a committee to work on the wellness center project, the next steps are to create the design and research funding options.

Kimball Planning Commission prepares for pivotal meeting

Kimball Planning Commission prepares for pivotal meeting

Monday, April 15th the Kimball Planning Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 pm, and they might be there a while. In a meeting that is open to the public, the commission will take on three housing developments expected to begin constr

Gordon teen accused of murdering newborn will be tried as adult

Gordon teen accused of murdering newborn will be tried as adult

A Gordon teen accused of murdering her newborn baby will be tried as an adult. 17-year-old Chloe Coplen-Anderson made an appearance in Sheridan County District Court on Friday to withdraw her motion to move her case to juvenile court.

Power restored at Wildcat Hills SRA

Power restored at Wildcat Hills SRA

Power has been restored at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area south of Gering and all systems, including water, are available.

Wheat Belt reports progress on storm recovery

Wheat Belt reports progress on storm recovery

Work continues in the Wheat Belt Public Power District storm recovery as more crews and supplies arrive. The number of customers without power has fallen from 1,500 to 672 as of 9:30 p.m. April 11.

City Council approves Pool/Recreational Center Committee

City Council approves Pool/Recreational Center Committee

In the April 2 City Council meeting, the council approved to re-instate a Pool/Recreational Center Committee that was previously assembled.

33rd Annual Spring Expo

33rd Annual Spring Expo

987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country welcomes you to the 33rd Annual Spring Expo, presented by Sutton Home Gallery, on April 13-14 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds in Sidney.

Fatal vehicle accident claims life of Scottsbluff man

Fatal vehicle accident claims life of Scottsbluff man

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a fatality accident west of Scottsbluff at approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night.